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Methods Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Methods in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Methods format
Methods is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms, RNA Research and Splicing, RNA modifications and cancer.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Methods 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms RNA Research and Splicing RNA modifications and cancer Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques |
| ISSN | 1046-2023 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.48 |
| h-index | 205 |
| i10-index | 3,948 |
| Total citations | 452,861 |
| Article processing charge | $3,390 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Methods template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Methods format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Methods template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Methods use?
Methods uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Methods 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Methods?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Methods document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Methods template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Methods format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Methods?
Methods is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Methods template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Methods PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Methods template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Methods template cost?
You can start writing in the Methods template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Methods PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.